Seats

Heresy . I know, but the price of Porsche seats is just beyond my retired budget. Does anyone know if VW GTI seats would fit in a 987 Cayman ? what about the electrics and connectors? Or any better ideas for seat improvements? Car has 109K on it and seats are showing signs of age and not all that comfy for long rides. Thanks

Have you thought about having your existing seats reupholstered? I’ve done that before in a non-P car and the results were fantastic. You can have the foam replaced with the firmness you want, and mix and match the colours just the way you want. It’s really just a matter of finding someone who is really good at it.

No. I figured it would be just as expensive and how to find a good reupholsterer would be an issue. Thanks for the input.

Metal Fabrication would be required to make the GTI seats fit the Porsche rails, and the wiring would require cutting and splicing at a minimum.

And I have no idea if the GTI side air bags could be made to work in the Porsche .

Thank you. I guess that settles that. Looks like reupholstery or start saving my pennies. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Maybe you're already doing this, but I'd keep an eye out for lightly used replacements. Here's one example of where you might look: Category - Seat Finder - LA Dismantler Used Porsche Parts Good luck, George

Thanks. Appreciate the help.

Another option would be to replace the covers www.lseat.com is the ones I'm going to try. I haven't yet ordered a sample but will be. Cheers, Julian

Please report back?

Thanks. I want to add some more foam and cushioning so just covers won't do what I'm looking for. I appreciate the thought and you taking the time to share it. Thanks

Let us know what you come up with, Pictures would be helpful. More bolstering would really be good, I looked at GT2 seats on Bring your trailer last year as these sets actually have active side impact air bags that plug into the Cayman setup including the pressure web for the passenger seat. They sold for $7800. The side impact bags are really necessary as the aftermarket ones do not have these. Makes your work very important as they will retain this feature. Cantrell Motor Sports said they had a vendor that could modify the seats for 6 seat belt setup including holes under your crotch for 2 belts and two holes above your shoulders for the upper belts. Mine did not work because of my shoulders were too high. The GT2 seats have a really tall back with two large shoulder openings, On regular seats, the backs simply not designed for these belt holes. They, belt holes, also have be be above your shoulders, so you do not crush you shoulders in a violent upside down event allowing the lower belts to stop your body rather than the shoulder belts.

Thank you. That price is way past my retired budget. About now I'm thinking I will just have to live with what I have and be glad it's still a PORSCHE ! Thanks again

Lets also remember that there were 3 seat options for the 987, normal, sport and adaptive sport. If you've got the garage space I'm going to selfishly suggest you buy a "parts car" from insurance auction that has the seats/interior you want and part out the rest (1st dibs to me because I suggested it

Thanks. No I do not have the space nor the money to do that. I was not aware of three seat choices. Thank you for your sharing your knowledge and thoughts.